Agnique FOH 9 OC 3

Agnique FOH 9 OC-3 is a nonionic surfactant developed by BASF. 
Agnique FOH 9 OC 3 is an ethoxylated oleyl-cetyl alcohol containing approximately 3 moles of ethylene oxide (EO). 
Due to its relatively low degree of ethoxylation, Agnique FOH 9 OC 3 exhibits a low HLB value, making it particularly suitable as a hydrophobic co-emulsifier in oil-based and agrochemical formulations

CAS Details: 68920-66-1
Chemical Name:Rs-300PolyoxyethyleneOleylCetylEtherSulfosuccinate
Molecular Formula: C20H40O
CBNumber: CB61030011
Molecular Weight: 296.531

Synonyms: Ethoxylated Oleyl-Cetyl Alcohol (3 EO), Oleyl-Cetyl Alcohol Ethoxylate, Oleyl/Cetyl Alcohol + 3 EO, Polyoxyethylene (3) Oleyl-Cetyl Ether, Unsaturated Fatty Alcohol Ethoxylate (3 EO),Rs-300PolyoxyethyleneOleylCetylEtherSulfosuccinate,Polyethyleneglycolcetyl/oleylether, Fettalkohole, C16-18 und C18 ungesttigt, ethoxyliert (2-EO), ETHOXYLATED OLEYL CETYL ALCOHOL, Polyethyleneglycol alkyl-(C16-C18)-ether, (E)-18-ethoxyoctadec-3-ene, 68920-66-1 Alcohols, C16-18 and C18-unsatd, ethoxylated, Alcohols, C16-18 and C18-unsatd., ethoxylated (2EO)

Agnique FOH 9 OC-3 is an ethoxylated, unsaturated fatty alcohol (oleyl-cetyl alcohol with approx. 3 EO units) manufactured by BASF. 
Agnique FOH 9 OC 3 functions primarily as a highly effective hydrophobic co-emulsifier and adjuvant in agrochemical formulations.

Agnique FOH 9 OC-3 is a specialized, non-ionic surfactant produced by BASF. 
Agnique FOH 9 OC-3 is chemically classified as an ethoxylated oleyl-cetyl alcohol (an unsaturated fatty alcohol reacted with approximately 3 moles of ethylene oxide).
Agnique FOH 9 OC-3 acts primarily as an agricultural adjuvant, emulsifier, and solubilizer. 
Agnique FOH 9 OC-3 is widely used as an additive in agrochemical formulations to help active ingredients mix evenly and adhere effectively to plant surfaces.

Agnique FOH 9 OC-3 include:
Functionality: Helps reduce surface tension, allowing sprays to spread more evenly over leaves (acting as a wetting agent) and emulsifying oils into water-based pesticide or herbicide mixtures.
Physical Form: A liquid at room temperature.
Primary Applications: Used predominantly in the manufacturing of crop protection products, including insecticides, herbicides, and fungicides.

Product Description
Trade Name: Agnique FOH 9 OC-3
Chemical Type: Ethoxylated Oleyl-Cetyl Alcohol (POE 3)
Surfactant Class: Nonionic surfactant
Appearance: Yellow liquid
Active Content: Approximately 100%
HLB Value: Approximately 6.6
Water Solubility: Partially soluble
Density (25°C): Approximately 0.90 g/cm³
Viscosity (25°C): Approximately 30 mPa·s
Flash Point: Above 100°C
Freezing Point: Approximately -3°C
Boiling point:    369℃[at 101 325 Pa]
Density : 0.9[at 20℃]
Cosmetics Ingredients Functions: SURFACTANT - CLEANSING CLEANSING
LogP: 6.81 at 25℃
InChI: InChI=1/C20H40O/c1-3-5-6-7-8-9-10-11-12-13-14-15-16-17-18-19-20-21-4-2/h5-6H,3-4,7-20H2,1-2H3/b6-5+

Key Product Specifications
Chemical Name: Oleyl alcohol ethoxylate (POE 3)
Structure: Unsaturated fatty alcohol + 3 EO
Form: Liquid
Properties: Acts as an excellent oil-in-water (o/w) emulsifier and aids in spreading and active ingredient uptake.

Chemical Identity & Composition
Chemical Nature: Agnique FOH 9 OC-3 is an ethoxylated oleyl-cetyl alcohol (also classified generally as an unsaturated fatty alcohol ethoxylate).
Ethoxylation Level: The "3" or "OC-3" in its name signifies that Agnique FOH 9 OC-3 has approximately 3 moles of ethylene oxide (POE 3) attached to the fatty alcohol chain.
Physical Form: Agnique FOH 9 OC-3 is distributed as a liquid at room temperature with a viscosity of roughly 50 mPa·s.
Concentration: Agnique FOH 9 OC-3 is supplied at approximately 100% active content.

Chemical Characteristics
Nonionic fatty alcohol ethoxylate with low ethylene oxide content.
Low HLB emulsifier suitable for water-in-oil (W/O) emulsions.
Excellent hydrophobic co-emulsifying performance.
Good wetting and dispersing properties.
Low foaming behavior.
Good stability over a wide pH range.
Readily biodegradable according to OECD biodegradability criteria.
Suitable for formulations requiring improved compatibility between oil and water phases.

Key Features
Excellent hydrophobic co-emulsifier for water-in-oil (W/O) and low-HLB emulsions.
Provides effective emulsification, wetting, and dispersion properties.
Improves formulation stability in oil-based systems.
Compatible with many nonionic and anionic surfactants.
Exhibits good chemical stability over a broad pH range.
Derived from unsaturated fatty alcohols, offering good biodegradability according to OECD standards.

Typical Applications
Agnique FOH 9 OC-3 is widely used in:
Agrochemical formulations (EC, EW, OD and adjuvant systems)
Crop protection emulsifiers
Industrial emulsions
Lubricants and metalworking fluids
Textile auxiliaries
Cleaning formulations
Oil-based coating additives
Specialty chemical formulations requiring low-HLB emulsifiers
Advantages
Low-foam nonionic surfactant
Effective co-emulsifier for hydrophobic formulations
Improves spreading and wetting performance
Enhances emulsion stability
Good compatibility with oils, solvents, and other surfactants
Suitable for formulations requiring a low HLB emulsifier

Uses
Agnique FOH 9 OC-3 is a low-HLB nonionic surfactant based on ethoxylated oleyl-cetyl alcohol (3 EO). 
Agnique FOH 9 OC-3 is primarily used as an emulsifier, co-emulsifier, wetting agent, and dispersing agent in agrochemical and industrial formulations. 
Its hydrophobic character makes Agnique FOH 9 OC-3 especially suitable for water-in-oil (W/O) and oil-based systems.

Primary Applications
Agrochemicals: Used in oil dispersions (OD), emulsifiable concentrates (EC), and suspoemulsions (SE) to improve spray retention and pesticide penetration on leaf surfaces.
Industrial Formulations: Serves as a versatile co-emulsifier and additive in household, industrial, and institutional cleaning products.

Primary Applications
Agrochemicals: Used as an additive or adjuvant to enhance the spreading, wetting, and absorption of crop protection active ingredients.
Emulsification: Acts as a nonionic surfactant helping to blend oil-in-water or water-in-oil mixtures within industrial and agricultural formulations.

Functional Benefits
Excellent hydrophobic co-emulsification
Low-foam performance
Good wetting and spreading properties
Improved dispersion of active ingredients
High compatibility with mineral oils and organic solvents
Readily biodegradable according to OECD standards
Stable over a wide pH range
Suitable for low-HLB emulsification systems